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Jiangwei-II Class (Type 053H3) Missile Frigate
NAME PLA Official Designation: Type 053H3 NATO Code-Name: Jiangwei-II Class
Builders: Hudong Shipyard, Shanghai (521, 522, 523, 524, 525, 526, 566); and Huangpu Shipyard, Guangzhou (564, 565, 567); Programme started in 1998
INVENTORY (10)
Number Name Fleet Laid Down Launched Commissioned
521 (ex-597) Jiaxing East Sea Fleet 1996 12/1997 1998
522 Lianyungang East Sea Fleet 1997 1998 12/1998
523 Putian South Sea Fleet 1999 ? ?
524 Sanming South Sea Fleet 15/6/1997 23/12/1998 15/12/1999
525 ? ? ? ? ?
526 ? ? ? ? ?
564 Yichang South Sea Fleet ? ? 12/1999
565 Yulin South Sea Fleet ? ? ?
566 Yuxi South Sea Fleet ? ? ?
567 Xianfan South Sea Fleet ? ? ?
PROGRAMME
Three years after four Jianghui-I Class (Type 053H2G) frigates entered service, a modified variant Type 053H3 (Jiangwei-II) was introduced in the late 1990s. The new frigate has enhanced weapon, sensor, and C3I systems. So far at least 10 ships have been constructed in two shipyards in Shanghai and Guangzhou. Various reposts suggested that more ships could be built to replace some early variants of the Jianghu Class frigate.
DESIGN FEATURES
Jiangwei II Class appears generally similar to the original Jiangwei in size and arrangement. Improved weapon systems include using an 8-cell HQ-7 SAM to replace the original HQ-61 SAM, and replacing the original six YJ-82 SSMs with eight modified YJ-83 SSMs. In addition, the redesigned twin-100 mm main gun are installed, and two aft 37 mm AAA were moved to the top of the helicopter hanger.
Modifications on C3I and sensor systems include new fire-control Type 345 radar, which has replaced the obsolete Type 343 for the control of twin-100 mm gun and 37 mm AAAs, and datalink for over-horizon-attack on surface targets. The C3I system on Jiangwei-II is reported to be a Chinese copy of the French Thomson-CSF TAVITAC, which is installed on the latest destroyers of the PLAN.
With these improvements, Jiangwei-II are more capable than the original Jiangwei in many terms. Apparently the PLAN is generally satisfied with the performance of Jiangwei-II and is likely going to order more hulls in the near future.
SPECIFICATIONS
Displacement: (standard load) 2,250 tons; (full load) 2,393 tons
Dimensions: Length 112 m; Beam 12.4 m, Draft 4.3 m
Propulsion: CODAD, two 18E390VA diesels, 14,000 hp (17.6 kW); 2 MTU diesels, 8,840 hp (6.5 MW); 2 shafts Speed: Maximum 26.5 knots; Cruising 16 knots
Range: 5,000 miles @ 16 knots Crew: 168 (30 officers)
Radar (Air Search): Type 360 air/surface search, I-band; Type 363 surface search E/F-band; Type 517H-1 Knife Rest 2D long-range air search, G-band
Radar (Fire control): Thomson CSF Castor-II (its Chinese copy) for HQ-7 SAM control, I/J-band; Type 343G, G/H-band (SSM and 100 mm main gun targeting); 2 X China Type 341GA/EFR-1 (Rice Lamp), I-Band (37 mm AAA targeting)
Radar (Navigation): 2 X Racal RM-1290, I-band
Sonar: SJD-7 hull mounted, active search and attack, medium frequency
Weapon Controls: Type 7816E optronic directors (main gun targeting); Type 7816B optronic directors (37 mm AAA targeting)
Combat Data System: H/TJJ-501, action data automation; NH-900 Datalink; SATCOM
ECM/EW: RWD-8 intercept; 981-3 jammer; SR-210 radar warning receiver; 2 X PJ46 decoy rocket launchers
Missiles: 8 YJ-81 (C-801A) SSMs, two 4-cell launchers; active radar homing to 120 km at 0.9 Mach, warhead 165 kg, sea skimmer
SAM: One 8-cell HQ-7 SAM launcher, semi-active radar and optical homing
Guns: 2 X PJ-33A dual 100 mm/56 calibre main guns, 30 rd/min to 22 km, weight of shell 15 kg;4 China dual 37 mm automatic AAA; 400 rd/min to 9.4 km
Torpedoes: One triple 324 mm tubes; Yu-7 (Mk-46 Mod 1) active/passive homing to 15 km at 43 kt, warhead 45 kg
A/S Mortars: 2 Type 3200 6-tubed fix launchers, 36 rockets, range 1,200 m, warhead 34 kg
Depth Charges: DC racks
Aviation: Helicopter hanger and flight deck, one Z-9C ASW helicopters (carrying two Yu-7K torpedos or C-701 TV-guided SSMs)Jiangwei-II Class (Type 053H3) Missile Frigate
NAME PLA Official Designation: Type 053H3 NATO Code-Name: Jiangwei-II Class
Builders: Hudong Shipyard, Shanghai (521, 522, 523, 524, 525, 526, 566); and Huangpu Shipyard, Guangzhou (564, 565, 567); Programme started in 1998
INVENTORY (10)
Number Name Fleet Laid Down Launched Commissioned
521 (ex-597) Jiaxing East Sea Fleet 1996 12/1997 1998
522 Lianyungang East Sea Fleet 1997 1998 12/1998
523 Putian South Sea Fleet 1999 ? ?
524 Sanming South Sea Fleet 15/6/1997 23/12/1998 15/12/1999
525 ? ? ? ? ?
526 ? ? ? ? ?
564 Yichang South Sea Fleet ? ? 12/1999
565 Yulin South Sea Fleet ? ? ?
566 Yuxi South Sea Fleet ? ? ?
567 Xianfan South Sea Fleet ? ? ?
PROGRAMME
Three years after four Jianghui-I Class (Type 053H2G) frigates entered service, a modified variant Type 053H3 (Jiangwei-II) was introduced in the late 1990s. The new frigate has enhanced weapon, sensor, and C3I systems. So far at least 10 ships have been constructed in two shipyards in Shanghai and Guangzhou. Various reposts suggested that more ships could be built to replace some early variants of the Jianghu Class frigate.
DESIGN FEATURES
Jiangwei II Class appears generally similar to the original Jiangwei in size and arrangement. Improved weapon systems include using an 8-cell HQ-7 SAM to replace the original HQ-61 SAM, and replacing the original six YJ-82 SSMs with eight modified YJ-83 SSMs. In addition, the redesigned twin-100 mm main gun are installed, and two aft 37 mm AAA were moved to the top of the helicopter hanger.
Modifications on C3I and sensor systems include new fire-control Type 345 radar, which has replaced the obsolete Type 343 for the control of twin-100 mm gun and 37 mm AAAs, and datalink for over-horizon-attack on surface targets. The C3I system on Jiangwei-II is reported to be a Chinese copy of the French Thomson-CSF TAVITAC, which is installed on the latest destroyers of the PLAN.
With these improvements, Jiangwei-II are more capable than the original Jiangwei in many terms. Apparently the PLAN is generally satisfied with the performance of Jiangwei-II and is likely going to order more hulls in the near future.
SPECIFICATIONS
Displacement: (standard load) 2,250 tons; (full load) 2,393 tons
Dimensions: Length 112 m; Beam 12.4 m, Draft 4.3 m
Propulsion: CODAD, two 18E390VA diesels, 14,000 hp (17.6 kW); 2 MTU diesels, 8,840 hp (6.5 MW); 2 shafts Speed: Maximum 26.5 knots; Cruising 16 knots
Range: 5,000 miles @ 16 knots Crew: 168 (30 officers)
Radar (Air Search): Type 360 air/surface search, I-band; Type 363 surface search E/F-band; Type 517H-1 Knife Rest 2D long-range air search, G-band
Radar (Fire control): Thomson CSF Castor-II (its Chinese copy) for HQ-7 SAM control, I/J-band; Type 343G, G/H-band (SSM and 100 mm main gun targeting); 2 X China Type 341GA/EFR-1 (Rice Lamp), I-Band (37 mm AAA targeting)
Radar (Navigation): 2 X Racal RM-1290, I-band
Sonar: SJD-7 hull mounted, active search and attack, medium frequency
Weapon Controls: Type 7816E optronic directors (main gun targeting); Type 7816B optronic directors (37 mm AAA targeting)
Combat Data System: H/TJJ-501, action data automation; NH-900 Datalink; SATCOM
ECM/EW: RWD-8 intercept; 981-3 jammer; SR-210 radar warning receiver; 2 X PJ46 decoy rocket launchers
Missiles: 8 YJ-81 (C-801A) SSMs, two 4-cell launchers; active radar homing to 120 km at 0.9 Mach, warhead 165 kg, sea skimmer
SAM: One 8-cell HQ-7 SAM launcher, semi-active radar and optical homing
Guns: 2 X PJ-33A dual 100 mm/56 calibre main guns, 30 rd/min to 22 km, weight of shell 15 kg;4 China dual 37 mm automatic AAA; 400 rd/min to 9.4 km
Torpedoes: One triple 324 mm tubes; Yu-7 (Mk-46 Mod 1) active/passive homing to 15 km at 43 kt, warhead 45 kg
A/S Mortars: 2 Type 3200 6-tubed fix launchers, 36 rockets, range 1,200 m, warhead 34 kg
Depth Charges: DC racks
Aviation: Helicopter hanger and flight deck, one Z-9C ASW helicopters (carrying two Yu-7K torpedos or C-701 TV-guided SSMs)
NAME PLA Official Designation: Type 053H3 NATO Code-Name: Jiangwei-II Class
Builders: Hudong Shipyard, Shanghai (521, 522, 523, 524, 525, 526, 566); and Huangpu Shipyard, Guangzhou (564, 565, 567); Programme started in 1998
INVENTORY (10)
Number Name Fleet Laid Down Launched Commissioned
521 (ex-597) Jiaxing East Sea Fleet 1996 12/1997 1998
522 Lianyungang East Sea Fleet 1997 1998 12/1998
523 Putian South Sea Fleet 1999 ? ?
524 Sanming South Sea Fleet 15/6/1997 23/12/1998 15/12/1999
525 ? ? ? ? ?
526 ? ? ? ? ?
564 Yichang South Sea Fleet ? ? 12/1999
565 Yulin South Sea Fleet ? ? ?
566 Yuxi South Sea Fleet ? ? ?
567 Xianfan South Sea Fleet ? ? ?
PROGRAMME
Three years after four Jianghui-I Class (Type 053H2G) frigates entered service, a modified variant Type 053H3 (Jiangwei-II) was introduced in the late 1990s. The new frigate has enhanced weapon, sensor, and C3I systems. So far at least 10 ships have been constructed in two shipyards in Shanghai and Guangzhou. Various reposts suggested that more ships could be built to replace some early variants of the Jianghu Class frigate.
DESIGN FEATURES
Jiangwei II Class appears generally similar to the original Jiangwei in size and arrangement. Improved weapon systems include using an 8-cell HQ-7 SAM to replace the original HQ-61 SAM, and replacing the original six YJ-82 SSMs with eight modified YJ-83 SSMs. In addition, the redesigned twin-100 mm main gun are installed, and two aft 37 mm AAA were moved to the top of the helicopter hanger.
Modifications on C3I and sensor systems include new fire-control Type 345 radar, which has replaced the obsolete Type 343 for the control of twin-100 mm gun and 37 mm AAAs, and datalink for over-horizon-attack on surface targets. The C3I system on Jiangwei-II is reported to be a Chinese copy of the French Thomson-CSF TAVITAC, which is installed on the latest destroyers of the PLAN.
With these improvements, Jiangwei-II are more capable than the original Jiangwei in many terms. Apparently the PLAN is generally satisfied with the performance of Jiangwei-II and is likely going to order more hulls in the near future.
SPECIFICATIONS
Displacement: (standard load) 2,250 tons; (full load) 2,393 tons
Dimensions: Length 112 m; Beam 12.4 m, Draft 4.3 m
Propulsion: CODAD, two 18E390VA diesels, 14,000 hp (17.6 kW); 2 MTU diesels, 8,840 hp (6.5 MW); 2 shafts Speed: Maximum 26.5 knots; Cruising 16 knots
Range: 5,000 miles @ 16 knots Crew: 168 (30 officers)
Radar (Air Search): Type 360 air/surface search, I-band; Type 363 surface search E/F-band; Type 517H-1 Knife Rest 2D long-range air search, G-band
Radar (Fire control): Thomson CSF Castor-II (its Chinese copy) for HQ-7 SAM control, I/J-band; Type 343G, G/H-band (SSM and 100 mm main gun targeting); 2 X China Type 341GA/EFR-1 (Rice Lamp), I-Band (37 mm AAA targeting)
Radar (Navigation): 2 X Racal RM-1290, I-band
Sonar: SJD-7 hull mounted, active search and attack, medium frequency
Weapon Controls: Type 7816E optronic directors (main gun targeting); Type 7816B optronic directors (37 mm AAA targeting)
Combat Data System: H/TJJ-501, action data automation; NH-900 Datalink; SATCOM
ECM/EW: RWD-8 intercept; 981-3 jammer; SR-210 radar warning receiver; 2 X PJ46 decoy rocket launchers
Missiles: 8 YJ-81 (C-801A) SSMs, two 4-cell launchers; active radar homing to 120 km at 0.9 Mach, warhead 165 kg, sea skimmer
SAM: One 8-cell HQ-7 SAM launcher, semi-active radar and optical homing
Guns: 2 X PJ-33A dual 100 mm/56 calibre main guns, 30 rd/min to 22 km, weight of shell 15 kg;4 China dual 37 mm automatic AAA; 400 rd/min to 9.4 km
Torpedoes: One triple 324 mm tubes; Yu-7 (Mk-46 Mod 1) active/passive homing to 15 km at 43 kt, warhead 45 kg
A/S Mortars: 2 Type 3200 6-tubed fix launchers, 36 rockets, range 1,200 m, warhead 34 kg
Depth Charges: DC racks
Aviation: Helicopter hanger and flight deck, one Z-9C ASW helicopters (carrying two Yu-7K torpedos or C-701 TV-guided SSMs)Jiangwei-II Class (Type 053H3) Missile Frigate
NAME PLA Official Designation: Type 053H3 NATO Code-Name: Jiangwei-II Class
Builders: Hudong Shipyard, Shanghai (521, 522, 523, 524, 525, 526, 566); and Huangpu Shipyard, Guangzhou (564, 565, 567); Programme started in 1998
INVENTORY (10)
Number Name Fleet Laid Down Launched Commissioned
521 (ex-597) Jiaxing East Sea Fleet 1996 12/1997 1998
522 Lianyungang East Sea Fleet 1997 1998 12/1998
523 Putian South Sea Fleet 1999 ? ?
524 Sanming South Sea Fleet 15/6/1997 23/12/1998 15/12/1999
525 ? ? ? ? ?
526 ? ? ? ? ?
564 Yichang South Sea Fleet ? ? 12/1999
565 Yulin South Sea Fleet ? ? ?
566 Yuxi South Sea Fleet ? ? ?
567 Xianfan South Sea Fleet ? ? ?
PROGRAMME
Three years after four Jianghui-I Class (Type 053H2G) frigates entered service, a modified variant Type 053H3 (Jiangwei-II) was introduced in the late 1990s. The new frigate has enhanced weapon, sensor, and C3I systems. So far at least 10 ships have been constructed in two shipyards in Shanghai and Guangzhou. Various reposts suggested that more ships could be built to replace some early variants of the Jianghu Class frigate.
DESIGN FEATURES
Jiangwei II Class appears generally similar to the original Jiangwei in size and arrangement. Improved weapon systems include using an 8-cell HQ-7 SAM to replace the original HQ-61 SAM, and replacing the original six YJ-82 SSMs with eight modified YJ-83 SSMs. In addition, the redesigned twin-100 mm main gun are installed, and two aft 37 mm AAA were moved to the top of the helicopter hanger.
Modifications on C3I and sensor systems include new fire-control Type 345 radar, which has replaced the obsolete Type 343 for the control of twin-100 mm gun and 37 mm AAAs, and datalink for over-horizon-attack on surface targets. The C3I system on Jiangwei-II is reported to be a Chinese copy of the French Thomson-CSF TAVITAC, which is installed on the latest destroyers of the PLAN.
With these improvements, Jiangwei-II are more capable than the original Jiangwei in many terms. Apparently the PLAN is generally satisfied with the performance of Jiangwei-II and is likely going to order more hulls in the near future.
SPECIFICATIONS
Displacement: (standard load) 2,250 tons; (full load) 2,393 tons
Dimensions: Length 112 m; Beam 12.4 m, Draft 4.3 m
Propulsion: CODAD, two 18E390VA diesels, 14,000 hp (17.6 kW); 2 MTU diesels, 8,840 hp (6.5 MW); 2 shafts Speed: Maximum 26.5 knots; Cruising 16 knots
Range: 5,000 miles @ 16 knots Crew: 168 (30 officers)
Radar (Air Search): Type 360 air/surface search, I-band; Type 363 surface search E/F-band; Type 517H-1 Knife Rest 2D long-range air search, G-band
Radar (Fire control): Thomson CSF Castor-II (its Chinese copy) for HQ-7 SAM control, I/J-band; Type 343G, G/H-band (SSM and 100 mm main gun targeting); 2 X China Type 341GA/EFR-1 (Rice Lamp), I-Band (37 mm AAA targeting)
Radar (Navigation): 2 X Racal RM-1290, I-band
Sonar: SJD-7 hull mounted, active search and attack, medium frequency
Weapon Controls: Type 7816E optronic directors (main gun targeting); Type 7816B optronic directors (37 mm AAA targeting)
Combat Data System: H/TJJ-501, action data automation; NH-900 Datalink; SATCOM
ECM/EW: RWD-8 intercept; 981-3 jammer; SR-210 radar warning receiver; 2 X PJ46 decoy rocket launchers
Missiles: 8 YJ-81 (C-801A) SSMs, two 4-cell launchers; active radar homing to 120 km at 0.9 Mach, warhead 165 kg, sea skimmer
SAM: One 8-cell HQ-7 SAM launcher, semi-active radar and optical homing
Guns: 2 X PJ-33A dual 100 mm/56 calibre main guns, 30 rd/min to 22 km, weight of shell 15 kg;4 China dual 37 mm automatic AAA; 400 rd/min to 9.4 km
Torpedoes: One triple 324 mm tubes; Yu-7 (Mk-46 Mod 1) active/passive homing to 15 km at 43 kt, warhead 45 kg
A/S Mortars: 2 Type 3200 6-tubed fix launchers, 36 rockets, range 1,200 m, warhead 34 kg
Depth Charges: DC racks
Aviation: Helicopter hanger and flight deck, one Z-9C ASW helicopters (carrying two Yu-7K torpedos or C-701 TV-guided SSMs)
Jiangwei Class (Type 053H2G) Missile Frigate
NAME PLA Official Designation: Type 053H2G NATO Code-Name: Jiangwei-I Class
Builders: Hudong Shipyard, built between 1991~1994
INVENTORY (4)
Number Name Fleet Year
539 Anqing East Sea Fleet 1991
540 (ex-548) Huainan East Sea Fleet 1992
541 Huaibei East Sea Fleet 1993
542 Tongling East Sea Fleet 1994
PROGRAMME
Four new frigates were built in the early 1990s to join the PLAN East Sea Fleet. These ships are called by the Western analysts as Jiangwei Class, and their PLAN official designation is Type 053H2G. Building of this type stopped in the mid-1990s after the improved Jiangwei-II (Type 053H3) was introduced.
Jiangwei Class represents a shift in the Chinese naval thinking away from ships that operate close to shore and toward ocean-going warships. This frigate is generally regarded as more close to the modern standard and is larger, more capable and multirole compared to the previous Jianghu Class.
DESIGN FEATURES
Jiangwei Class has significant improvements in its air defence and anti-submarine capabilities, as well as radar, fire control, EW/ECM, and C3I systems. The most notable feature of the frigate is its 6-cell HQ-61 short-range air defence missile launcher on the front deck. The ship also carries six YJ-82 (C-802) anti-ship missiles (two triple launchers), a twin-100 mm main gun, and four twin-37 mm automatic AAA.
Jiangwei-I Class has hull-mounted sonar for antisubmarine warefare (ASW). Its ASW capability is enhanced by a Harbin Z-9C ASW/SAR helicopter, which is accommodated in the aft hanger and flight deck.
The electronic warefare and countermeasures capabilities of Jiangwei Class is comparable to the Luhu Class (Type 052) destroyer, including indigenously developed C3I and fire control systems, chaff launchers, intercept and jammer.
Despite those improvements, the Jiangwei-I Class still lacks combat capabilities of modern frigates in service with Western navy. Its air defence missile is outdated and can not intercept air strikes from different directions simultaneoously. Its sonar and helicopter is deficient to the modern submarines. Its power plant is also insufficient for long range and high speed voyage.
SPECIFICATIONS
Displacement: (standard load) 2,180 tons; (full load) 2,250 tons
Dimensions: Length 112 m; Beam 12.4 m, Draft 3.5 m
Propulsion: CODAD, two 18E390VA diesels, 14,000 hp (17.6 kW); 2 MTU diesels, 8,840 hp (6.5 MW); 2 shafts Speed: 25 knots Range: 5,000 miles@15 knots Crew: 170
Radar (Air Search): Type 360 surface search air/surface search, E/F-band; Type 517H-1 Knife Rest 2D long-range air search, A-Band
Radar (Fire control): Frog Lamp for HQ-61 SAM homing; Type 343 (Wasp Head), G/H-band (SSM and 100 mm main gun targeting); 2 X China EFR-1 (Rice Lamp), I-Band (37 mm AAA targeting)
Radar (Navigation): 1290 Radar Sonar: S-07H hull mounted MF
Weapon Controls: Optronic directors (main gun targeting)
ECM/EW: RWD-8 intercept, NJ81-3 jammer, 2 X PJ46 decoy rocket launchers Missiles: 6 YJ-8 (C-801) SSMs, two triple launchers; active radar homing to 80 km at 0.9 Mach, warhead 165 kg, sea skimmer;
SAM: One 6-cell HQ-61 SAM launcher, semi-active radar and optical homing
Guns: 2 dual 100 mm/56 calibre main guns, 18 rd/min to 22 km, weight of shell 15 kg;
4 China dual 37 mm automatic AAA; 400 rd/min to 9.4 km
Torpedoes: One triple 324 mm tubes; Yu-7 (Mk-46 Mod 1) active/passive homing to 15 km at 43 kt, warhead 45 kg
A/S Mortars: 2 FQF-2500 6-tubed fix launchers, 60 rockets, range 1,200 m, warhead 34 kg
Depth Charges: DC racks
Aviation: Helicopter hanger and flight deck, one Z-9C ASW helicopters
NAME PLA Official Designation: Type 053H2G NATO Code-Name: Jiangwei-I Class
Builders: Hudong Shipyard, built between 1991~1994
INVENTORY (4)
Number Name Fleet Year
539 Anqing East Sea Fleet 1991
540 (ex-548) Huainan East Sea Fleet 1992
541 Huaibei East Sea Fleet 1993
542 Tongling East Sea Fleet 1994
PROGRAMME
Four new frigates were built in the early 1990s to join the PLAN East Sea Fleet. These ships are called by the Western analysts as Jiangwei Class, and their PLAN official designation is Type 053H2G. Building of this type stopped in the mid-1990s after the improved Jiangwei-II (Type 053H3) was introduced.
Jiangwei Class represents a shift in the Chinese naval thinking away from ships that operate close to shore and toward ocean-going warships. This frigate is generally regarded as more close to the modern standard and is larger, more capable and multirole compared to the previous Jianghu Class.
DESIGN FEATURES
Jiangwei Class has significant improvements in its air defence and anti-submarine capabilities, as well as radar, fire control, EW/ECM, and C3I systems. The most notable feature of the frigate is its 6-cell HQ-61 short-range air defence missile launcher on the front deck. The ship also carries six YJ-82 (C-802) anti-ship missiles (two triple launchers), a twin-100 mm main gun, and four twin-37 mm automatic AAA.
Jiangwei-I Class has hull-mounted sonar for antisubmarine warefare (ASW). Its ASW capability is enhanced by a Harbin Z-9C ASW/SAR helicopter, which is accommodated in the aft hanger and flight deck.
The electronic warefare and countermeasures capabilities of Jiangwei Class is comparable to the Luhu Class (Type 052) destroyer, including indigenously developed C3I and fire control systems, chaff launchers, intercept and jammer.
Despite those improvements, the Jiangwei-I Class still lacks combat capabilities of modern frigates in service with Western navy. Its air defence missile is outdated and can not intercept air strikes from different directions simultaneoously. Its sonar and helicopter is deficient to the modern submarines. Its power plant is also insufficient for long range and high speed voyage.
SPECIFICATIONS
Displacement: (standard load) 2,180 tons; (full load) 2,250 tons
Dimensions: Length 112 m; Beam 12.4 m, Draft 3.5 m
Propulsion: CODAD, two 18E390VA diesels, 14,000 hp (17.6 kW); 2 MTU diesels, 8,840 hp (6.5 MW); 2 shafts Speed: 25 knots Range: 5,000 miles@15 knots Crew: 170
Radar (Air Search): Type 360 surface search air/surface search, E/F-band; Type 517H-1 Knife Rest 2D long-range air search, A-Band
Radar (Fire control): Frog Lamp for HQ-61 SAM homing; Type 343 (Wasp Head), G/H-band (SSM and 100 mm main gun targeting); 2 X China EFR-1 (Rice Lamp), I-Band (37 mm AAA targeting)
Radar (Navigation): 1290 Radar Sonar: S-07H hull mounted MF
Weapon Controls: Optronic directors (main gun targeting)
ECM/EW: RWD-8 intercept, NJ81-3 jammer, 2 X PJ46 decoy rocket launchers Missiles: 6 YJ-8 (C-801) SSMs, two triple launchers; active radar homing to 80 km at 0.9 Mach, warhead 165 kg, sea skimmer;
SAM: One 6-cell HQ-61 SAM launcher, semi-active radar and optical homing
Guns: 2 dual 100 mm/56 calibre main guns, 18 rd/min to 22 km, weight of shell 15 kg;
4 China dual 37 mm automatic AAA; 400 rd/min to 9.4 km
Torpedoes: One triple 324 mm tubes; Yu-7 (Mk-46 Mod 1) active/passive homing to 15 km at 43 kt, warhead 45 kg
A/S Mortars: 2 FQF-2500 6-tubed fix launchers, 60 rockets, range 1,200 m, warhead 34 kg
Depth Charges: DC racks
Aviation: Helicopter hanger and flight deck, one Z-9C ASW helicopters
Jianghu-V Class (Type 053H2) Missile Frigate
NAME PLA Official Designation: Type 053H2 NATO Code-Name: Jianghu-V Class
Builders: Hudong Shipyard, built between 1993~1996
INVENTORY (6)
Number Name Fleet
558 Zigong South Sea Fleet
559 Beihai South Sea Fleet
560 Dongguan South Sea Fleet
561 Shantou South Sea Fleet
562 Jiangmen South Sea Fleet
563 Foshan South Sea Fleet
PROGRAMME
Almost eight years after the last Jianghu-III frigates entered service, Hudong Shipyard reopened the construction of Jianghu frigate in the mid-1990s to build an additional batch of six Jianghu frigates. Interestly, these ships kept the obsolete YJ-1 SSM as the main surface strike weapon, while other PLAN surface combatants built in the same age are all fitted with the more capable YJ-8/-82 (C-801/-802) SSM. All six ships are deployed in South Sea Fleet.
DESIGN FEATURES
Apart from its six outdated SY-1 SSMs, Jianghu-V has more capable weapon and sensor systems compared to the previous ships of same class. The four twin-37 mm manual AAA are replaced by four automatic twin-37 mm guns, giving better short-range air defence ability. The frigate probably has also been updated with improved fire-control and detection radar, EW/ECM and C2I systems.
SPECIFICATIONS
Displacement: (Full load) 1,662 tons
Dimensions: Length 103.2 m; Beam 10.8 m, Draft 3.19 m
Propulsion: 2 SEMT-Pielstick diesels, 16,000 hp Speed: 26 knots Crew: 190
Radar (Air search): New 2D air/surface search, E-band; Type 517A (Knife Rest) 2D long-range air search, A-Band
Radar (Surface search/fire control): New surface search/SSM homing, I-Band; Type 343 (Wasp Head), G/H-band (SSM and 100 mm main gun targeting); 2 X China EFR-1 (Rice Lamp), I-Band (37 mm AAA targeting)
Sonar: EH-5A hull mounted MF
Weapon Controls: Optronic directors (main gun targeting)
ECM/EW: Jug Pair intercept; Mk137 decoy RL, IFF
Missiles: 6 SY-1 SSMs, two triple launchers; active radar homing to 35 km at 0.8 Mach, warhead 513 kg, liquid fuel
Guns: 2 dual 100mm/56 cal main guns, 22 km; 4 China dual 37 mm automatic AAA, 400 rd/min to 9.4 km
A/S Mortars: 2 Type 62 5-tubed fix launchers
Depth Charges: 2 or 4 Type 81 ASW RL, 2 DC racks
NAME PLA Official Designation: Type 053H2 NATO Code-Name: Jianghu-V Class
Builders: Hudong Shipyard, built between 1993~1996
INVENTORY (6)
Number Name Fleet
558 Zigong South Sea Fleet
559 Beihai South Sea Fleet
560 Dongguan South Sea Fleet
561 Shantou South Sea Fleet
562 Jiangmen South Sea Fleet
563 Foshan South Sea Fleet
PROGRAMME
Almost eight years after the last Jianghu-III frigates entered service, Hudong Shipyard reopened the construction of Jianghu frigate in the mid-1990s to build an additional batch of six Jianghu frigates. Interestly, these ships kept the obsolete YJ-1 SSM as the main surface strike weapon, while other PLAN surface combatants built in the same age are all fitted with the more capable YJ-8/-82 (C-801/-802) SSM. All six ships are deployed in South Sea Fleet.
DESIGN FEATURES
Apart from its six outdated SY-1 SSMs, Jianghu-V has more capable weapon and sensor systems compared to the previous ships of same class. The four twin-37 mm manual AAA are replaced by four automatic twin-37 mm guns, giving better short-range air defence ability. The frigate probably has also been updated with improved fire-control and detection radar, EW/ECM and C2I systems.
SPECIFICATIONS
Displacement: (Full load) 1,662 tons
Dimensions: Length 103.2 m; Beam 10.8 m, Draft 3.19 m
Propulsion: 2 SEMT-Pielstick diesels, 16,000 hp Speed: 26 knots Crew: 190
Radar (Air search): New 2D air/surface search, E-band; Type 517A (Knife Rest) 2D long-range air search, A-Band
Radar (Surface search/fire control): New surface search/SSM homing, I-Band; Type 343 (Wasp Head), G/H-band (SSM and 100 mm main gun targeting); 2 X China EFR-1 (Rice Lamp), I-Band (37 mm AAA targeting)
Sonar: EH-5A hull mounted MF
Weapon Controls: Optronic directors (main gun targeting)
ECM/EW: Jug Pair intercept; Mk137 decoy RL, IFF
Missiles: 6 SY-1 SSMs, two triple launchers; active radar homing to 35 km at 0.8 Mach, warhead 513 kg, liquid fuel
Guns: 2 dual 100mm/56 cal main guns, 22 km; 4 China dual 37 mm automatic AAA, 400 rd/min to 9.4 km
A/S Mortars: 2 Type 62 5-tubed fix launchers
Depth Charges: 2 or 4 Type 81 ASW RL, 2 DC racks
Jianghu-III Class (Type 053HT) Missile Frigate
NAME PLA Official Designation: Type 053HT NATO Code-Name: Jianghu-III Class
Builders: Hudong Shipyard, 535 and 536 were built in 1984, 537 was built in the early 1990s
INVENTORY (3)
(East Sea Fleet) 535 Huangshi, 536 Wuhu, 537 Zhoushan
PROGRAMME
Jianghu-III Class (Type 053HT) is a radical upgraded variant of the Type 053H, and is regarded as the most capable variant of its class. The frigate features sealed bridge and hull design with NBC protections, twin-100 mm main guns, 8 YJ-8 (C-801) anti-ship missiles, and modern electronic warfare and C2I systems.
Despite being a fairly successful design, Jianghu-III was only built in small number, partly due to the introduction of the more advanced Jiangwei Class (Type 053H3). A total of 7 ships have been built, with four exported to the Thailand Navy (Chinese-made hull fitted with U.S. and European weapon and sensor systems). The three ships remaining in service with the PLAN are all deployed in the East Sea Fleet, serving as testbeds for new systems and designs.
DESIGN FEATURES
Compared to the original Jianghu Class, Jianghu-III shares same weapon and sensor designs as later Jiangwei Class (Type 053H2G/H3). The original single 100 mm main guns were replaced by new twin-100 mm guns; the six SY-1 SSMs were replaced by eight YJ-8 (C-801) SSMs. The third ship 537 Zhoushan is said to be fitted with the longer range YJ-82 (C-802) SSM.
More importantly, Jianghu-III is equipped with a command, control, and intelligence (C2I) system, which enables various weapons and sensors on the ship to be integrated for better combat effectiveness. Electronic warfare and countermeasures (EW/ECM) capabilities are also enhanced, indicating the future development trend of the Chinese surface combatants.
Jianghu-III is slightly larger than the previous Jinghu Class after the modifications. The frigate is capable for coastal patrol and surface strike missions, but lacks long distance self-contain ability. In addition, the frigate still suffers from extremely poor air defence and ASW capabilities as other PLAN surface combatants built before the 1990s.
SPECIFICATIONS
Displacement: (Full load) 1,924 tons
Dimensions: Length 103.2 m; Beam 11.3 m, Draft 3.19 m
Propulsion: 2 SEMT-Pielstick diesels, 2 shafts, 29,940 hp Speed: 28 knots Crew: 190
Radar (Air search): Type 354 (Eye Shield) 2D air/surface search, E-band; Type 517A (Knife Rest) 2D long-range air search, A-Band
Radar (Surface search/fire control): Type 352 (Square Tie) surface search/SSM homing, I-Band; Type 343 (Wasp Head), G/H-band (SSM and 100 mm main gun targeting)
Sonar: EH-5 hull mounted MF
Weapon Controls: Optronic directors (main gun targeting)
ECM/EW: Jug Pair intercept; Mk137 decoy RL, IFF
Missiles: 8 YJ-8 (C-801) SSMs, four 2-cell launchers; active radar homing to 80 km at 0.9 Mach, warhead 165 kg, sea skimmer; 537 may be fitted with YJ-82 (C-802) SSMs, with a maximum range of 120 km
Guns: 2 dual 100mm/56 cal main guns, 22 km; four dual 37 mm AAA, 8.5 km
A/S Mortars: 2 Type 62 5-tubed fix launchers
Depth Charges: 2 or 4 Type 81 ASW RL, 2 DC racks
NAME PLA Official Designation: Type 053HT NATO Code-Name: Jianghu-III Class
Builders: Hudong Shipyard, 535 and 536 were built in 1984, 537 was built in the early 1990s
INVENTORY (3)
(East Sea Fleet) 535 Huangshi, 536 Wuhu, 537 Zhoushan
PROGRAMME
Jianghu-III Class (Type 053HT) is a radical upgraded variant of the Type 053H, and is regarded as the most capable variant of its class. The frigate features sealed bridge and hull design with NBC protections, twin-100 mm main guns, 8 YJ-8 (C-801) anti-ship missiles, and modern electronic warfare and C2I systems.
Despite being a fairly successful design, Jianghu-III was only built in small number, partly due to the introduction of the more advanced Jiangwei Class (Type 053H3). A total of 7 ships have been built, with four exported to the Thailand Navy (Chinese-made hull fitted with U.S. and European weapon and sensor systems). The three ships remaining in service with the PLAN are all deployed in the East Sea Fleet, serving as testbeds for new systems and designs.
DESIGN FEATURES
Compared to the original Jianghu Class, Jianghu-III shares same weapon and sensor designs as later Jiangwei Class (Type 053H2G/H3). The original single 100 mm main guns were replaced by new twin-100 mm guns; the six SY-1 SSMs were replaced by eight YJ-8 (C-801) SSMs. The third ship 537 Zhoushan is said to be fitted with the longer range YJ-82 (C-802) SSM.
More importantly, Jianghu-III is equipped with a command, control, and intelligence (C2I) system, which enables various weapons and sensors on the ship to be integrated for better combat effectiveness. Electronic warfare and countermeasures (EW/ECM) capabilities are also enhanced, indicating the future development trend of the Chinese surface combatants.
Jianghu-III is slightly larger than the previous Jinghu Class after the modifications. The frigate is capable for coastal patrol and surface strike missions, but lacks long distance self-contain ability. In addition, the frigate still suffers from extremely poor air defence and ASW capabilities as other PLAN surface combatants built before the 1990s.
SPECIFICATIONS
Displacement: (Full load) 1,924 tons
Dimensions: Length 103.2 m; Beam 11.3 m, Draft 3.19 m
Propulsion: 2 SEMT-Pielstick diesels, 2 shafts, 29,940 hp Speed: 28 knots Crew: 190
Radar (Air search): Type 354 (Eye Shield) 2D air/surface search, E-band; Type 517A (Knife Rest) 2D long-range air search, A-Band
Radar (Surface search/fire control): Type 352 (Square Tie) surface search/SSM homing, I-Band; Type 343 (Wasp Head), G/H-band (SSM and 100 mm main gun targeting)
Sonar: EH-5 hull mounted MF
Weapon Controls: Optronic directors (main gun targeting)
ECM/EW: Jug Pair intercept; Mk137 decoy RL, IFF
Missiles: 8 YJ-8 (C-801) SSMs, four 2-cell launchers; active radar homing to 80 km at 0.9 Mach, warhead 165 kg, sea skimmer; 537 may be fitted with YJ-82 (C-802) SSMs, with a maximum range of 120 km
Guns: 2 dual 100mm/56 cal main guns, 22 km; four dual 37 mm AAA, 8.5 km
A/S Mortars: 2 Type 62 5-tubed fix launchers
Depth Charges: 2 or 4 Type 81 ASW RL, 2 DC racks
Jianghu-I Class (Type 053H) Missile Frigate
Jianghu-II Class (Type 053H1) Missile Frigate
JIanghu-IV Class (Type 053HT-H) Missile Frigate
NAME PLA Official Designation: Type 053H, Type 053H1, Type 053HT-H
NATO Code-Name: Jianghu-I/II/IV Class
Builders: Hudong Shipyard, Jiangnan Shipyard, built between 1975~1988
INVENTORY (23)
Number Name Fleet PLAN Designation NATO Codename
509 Changde East Sea Fleet Type 053H Jianghu-I
510 Shaoxing East Sea Fleet Type 053H Jianghu-I
511 Nantong East Sea Fleet Type 053H Jianghu-I
512 Wuxi East Sea Fleet Type 053H Jianghu-I
513 Huaiyin East Sea Fleet Type 053H Jianghu-I
514 Zhenjiang East Sea Fleet Type 053H Jianghu-I
515 Xiamen East Sea Fleet Type 053H Jianghu-I
516 Jiujiang East Sea Fleet Type 053H Jianghu-I
517 Nanping East Sea Fleet Type 053H Jianghu-I
518 Jian East Sea Fleet Type 053H Jianghu-I
519 Changzhi East Sea Fleet Type 053H Jianghu-I
520* Kaifeng East Sea Fleet Type 053H Jianghu-I
533 Ningbo East Sea Fleet Type 053H1 Jianghu-II
534 Jinhua East Sea Fleet Type 053H1 Jianghu-II
543 Dandong North Sea Fleet Type 053H1 Jianghu-II
544 Siping North Sea Fleet Type 053HT-H Jianghu-IV
545 Linfen North Sea Fleet Type 053H1 Jianghu-II
551 Maoming South Sea Fleet Type 053H Jianghu-I
552 Yibin South Sea Fleet Type 053H Jianghu-I
553 Shaoguan South Sea Fleet Type 053H1 Jianghu-II
554 Anshun South Sea Fleet Type 053H1 Jianghu-II
555 Zhaodong South Sea Fleet Type 053H1 Jianghu-II
557 Jishou South Sea Fleet Type 053H1 Jianghu-II
Note:
(1) 520 Kaifeng (Jianghu-I) may have been scrapped
(2) ex-538 and ex-546 (Jianghu-II) was sold to Egypt
(3) ex-556 Xiangtan (Jiangwei-II) was deployed in the South Sea Fleet, and later given to Bengal
Jianghu-II (543 Dandong)
Jianghu-IV (544 Siping)
PROGRAMME
Developed in the 1960s as a major surface combatant for coastal defence, the Type 053 (Jianghu Class) missile frigate is the largest surface combatant family in service with the PLA Navy, with a total of XX ships of five variants built.
The Type 053 programme began in the 1960s, when the PLAN required a new frigate equipped with air defence missiles to provide protection for small missile and artillery boats. The programme was much delayed due to the slow progress in developing China’s first short-range HQ-61 SAM and twin-100 mm main gun. Eventually the air defence missile frigate proposal was suspended and the hull design of the Type 053 was used to develop a missile frigate for surface strike purpose, which was named as Type 053H (Hai = Sea).
The first Type 053H (NATO codename: Jianghu-I Class) missile frigate 515 Xiamen built by Hudong Shipyard completed in 1975 and entered service. Later Jiangnan Shipyard was also involved in building the Type 053H missile frigates. The basic variant of the Type 053H is equipped with single-barrel 100 mm main guns and six SY-1 anti-ship missiles.
In 1978 PLAN began to improve the Type 053H, including the new 100 mm main gun, Type 343 SSM fire control radar, ‘Bean Stick’ long-range air search radar, improved sonar, new diesel engines, and water/oil replenishment equipment. This variant is called Type 053H1 (NATO codename: Jianghu-II Class)
The PLAN has also experimentally installed helicopter hanger and flight deck on one of the Type 053H frigates. The No.2 SY-1 SSM launcher, 100 mm main gun, and two twin-37 mm AAA on the aft deck were all removed to carry a Z-9 helicopter. The indigenous 100 mm main gun on the front deck was also replaced by a French-made compact 100 mm gun. The ship has a slightly larger displacement after the modifications. Only one ship 544 Siping has received such a modification, and it was designated by the PLAN as Type 053HT-H (NATO codename: Jianghu-IV Class).
DESIGN FEATURES
Jianghu-I/II Class (Type 053H/H1) frigate is generally regarded as small, obsolete, and now only valuable as coastal patrol ships. The ship has poor air defence and antisubmarine warfare capabilities, and its command and control (C2) system is very primitive. In addition, the frigate has poor self sustaining ability and can’t combat in regions far from its base.
The primary surface weapon is the six SY-1 anti-ship missiles, with a maximum range of 30 km and a warhead of 500 kg. If hitting the target, the missile’s powerful warhead can sink a small-to-medium-size ship, but it is not very effective in an intensive ECM/EW environment. The secondary surface/land strike weapon is the two single-barrel 100 mm main guns, which are operated merely using optical sight with no radar indication.
The air defence mainly relies on the four manually operated twin-37 mm anti-aircraft artillery, though some ships are fitted with PL-8 or PL-9 short-range SAMs and HN-5 shoulder launch SAMs to increase the air defence capability. The ASW capability is almost none, but its SAW multiple rocket launchers are effective weapons for fire support to land.
SPECIFICATIONS
Displacement: (standard load) 1,425 tons; (full load) 1,702 tons
Dimensions: Length 103.2 m; Beam 10.8 m, Draft 3.05 m
Propulsion: Early variants were fitted with steam boilers, but they have all been replaced by diesel engines. 4 SEMT-Pielstick diesels, 2 shafts, 14,000 hp (Jianghu-II 16,000 hp)
Speed: 26 knots Crew: 190
Radar (Air search): Type 354 (Eye Shield) 2D air/surface search, E-band; (Jianghu-II only) Type 517A (Knife Rest) 2D long-range air search, A-Band
Radar (Surface search/fire control): Type 352 (Square Tie) surface search/SSM homing, I-Band; (Jianghu-II only) Type 343 (Wasp Head), G/H-band (SSM and 100 mm main gun targeting)
Sonar: EH-5 hull mounted MF
Weapon Controls: Optronic directors (main gun targeting)
ECM/EW: Jug Pair intercept; Mk137 decoy RL (in some ships), IFF
Missiles: 6 SY-1 SSMs, two triple launchers; active radar homing to 35 km at 0.8 Mach, warhead 513 kg, liquid fuel
SAM: (On some units only) 4~8 PL-9C SAMs, IR homing
Guns: 2 single 100mm/56 cal main guns, 22 km; four manual dual 37 mm AAA, 8.5 km; (544 only has one French-made compact 100 mm main gun and 2 dual 37 mm AAA)
A/S Mortars: 2 Type 62 5-tubed fix launchers
Depth Charges: 2 or 4 Type 81 ASW RL, 2 DC racks
Aviation: (544 only) aft helicopter deck and hangar, one Harbin Z-9 helicopter
Jianghu-II Class (Type 053H1) Missile Frigate
JIanghu-IV Class (Type 053HT-H) Missile Frigate
NAME PLA Official Designation: Type 053H, Type 053H1, Type 053HT-H
NATO Code-Name: Jianghu-I/II/IV Class
Builders: Hudong Shipyard, Jiangnan Shipyard, built between 1975~1988
INVENTORY (23)
Number Name Fleet PLAN Designation NATO Codename
509 Changde East Sea Fleet Type 053H Jianghu-I
510 Shaoxing East Sea Fleet Type 053H Jianghu-I
511 Nantong East Sea Fleet Type 053H Jianghu-I
512 Wuxi East Sea Fleet Type 053H Jianghu-I
513 Huaiyin East Sea Fleet Type 053H Jianghu-I
514 Zhenjiang East Sea Fleet Type 053H Jianghu-I
515 Xiamen East Sea Fleet Type 053H Jianghu-I
516 Jiujiang East Sea Fleet Type 053H Jianghu-I
517 Nanping East Sea Fleet Type 053H Jianghu-I
518 Jian East Sea Fleet Type 053H Jianghu-I
519 Changzhi East Sea Fleet Type 053H Jianghu-I
520* Kaifeng East Sea Fleet Type 053H Jianghu-I
533 Ningbo East Sea Fleet Type 053H1 Jianghu-II
534 Jinhua East Sea Fleet Type 053H1 Jianghu-II
543 Dandong North Sea Fleet Type 053H1 Jianghu-II
544 Siping North Sea Fleet Type 053HT-H Jianghu-IV
545 Linfen North Sea Fleet Type 053H1 Jianghu-II
551 Maoming South Sea Fleet Type 053H Jianghu-I
552 Yibin South Sea Fleet Type 053H Jianghu-I
553 Shaoguan South Sea Fleet Type 053H1 Jianghu-II
554 Anshun South Sea Fleet Type 053H1 Jianghu-II
555 Zhaodong South Sea Fleet Type 053H1 Jianghu-II
557 Jishou South Sea Fleet Type 053H1 Jianghu-II
Note:
(1) 520 Kaifeng (Jianghu-I) may have been scrapped
(2) ex-538 and ex-546 (Jianghu-II) was sold to Egypt
(3) ex-556 Xiangtan (Jiangwei-II) was deployed in the South Sea Fleet, and later given to Bengal
Jianghu-II (543 Dandong)
Jianghu-IV (544 Siping)
PROGRAMME
Developed in the 1960s as a major surface combatant for coastal defence, the Type 053 (Jianghu Class) missile frigate is the largest surface combatant family in service with the PLA Navy, with a total of XX ships of five variants built.
The Type 053 programme began in the 1960s, when the PLAN required a new frigate equipped with air defence missiles to provide protection for small missile and artillery boats. The programme was much delayed due to the slow progress in developing China’s first short-range HQ-61 SAM and twin-100 mm main gun. Eventually the air defence missile frigate proposal was suspended and the hull design of the Type 053 was used to develop a missile frigate for surface strike purpose, which was named as Type 053H (Hai = Sea).
The first Type 053H (NATO codename: Jianghu-I Class) missile frigate 515 Xiamen built by Hudong Shipyard completed in 1975 and entered service. Later Jiangnan Shipyard was also involved in building the Type 053H missile frigates. The basic variant of the Type 053H is equipped with single-barrel 100 mm main guns and six SY-1 anti-ship missiles.
In 1978 PLAN began to improve the Type 053H, including the new 100 mm main gun, Type 343 SSM fire control radar, ‘Bean Stick’ long-range air search radar, improved sonar, new diesel engines, and water/oil replenishment equipment. This variant is called Type 053H1 (NATO codename: Jianghu-II Class)
The PLAN has also experimentally installed helicopter hanger and flight deck on one of the Type 053H frigates. The No.2 SY-1 SSM launcher, 100 mm main gun, and two twin-37 mm AAA on the aft deck were all removed to carry a Z-9 helicopter. The indigenous 100 mm main gun on the front deck was also replaced by a French-made compact 100 mm gun. The ship has a slightly larger displacement after the modifications. Only one ship 544 Siping has received such a modification, and it was designated by the PLAN as Type 053HT-H (NATO codename: Jianghu-IV Class).
DESIGN FEATURES
Jianghu-I/II Class (Type 053H/H1) frigate is generally regarded as small, obsolete, and now only valuable as coastal patrol ships. The ship has poor air defence and antisubmarine warfare capabilities, and its command and control (C2) system is very primitive. In addition, the frigate has poor self sustaining ability and can’t combat in regions far from its base.
The primary surface weapon is the six SY-1 anti-ship missiles, with a maximum range of 30 km and a warhead of 500 kg. If hitting the target, the missile’s powerful warhead can sink a small-to-medium-size ship, but it is not very effective in an intensive ECM/EW environment. The secondary surface/land strike weapon is the two single-barrel 100 mm main guns, which are operated merely using optical sight with no radar indication.
The air defence mainly relies on the four manually operated twin-37 mm anti-aircraft artillery, though some ships are fitted with PL-8 or PL-9 short-range SAMs and HN-5 shoulder launch SAMs to increase the air defence capability. The ASW capability is almost none, but its SAW multiple rocket launchers are effective weapons for fire support to land.
SPECIFICATIONS
Displacement: (standard load) 1,425 tons; (full load) 1,702 tons
Dimensions: Length 103.2 m; Beam 10.8 m, Draft 3.05 m
Propulsion: Early variants were fitted with steam boilers, but they have all been replaced by diesel engines. 4 SEMT-Pielstick diesels, 2 shafts, 14,000 hp (Jianghu-II 16,000 hp)
Speed: 26 knots Crew: 190
Radar (Air search): Type 354 (Eye Shield) 2D air/surface search, E-band; (Jianghu-II only) Type 517A (Knife Rest) 2D long-range air search, A-Band
Radar (Surface search/fire control): Type 352 (Square Tie) surface search/SSM homing, I-Band; (Jianghu-II only) Type 343 (Wasp Head), G/H-band (SSM and 100 mm main gun targeting)
Sonar: EH-5 hull mounted MF
Weapon Controls: Optronic directors (main gun targeting)
ECM/EW: Jug Pair intercept; Mk137 decoy RL (in some ships), IFF
Missiles: 6 SY-1 SSMs, two triple launchers; active radar homing to 35 km at 0.8 Mach, warhead 513 kg, liquid fuel
SAM: (On some units only) 4~8 PL-9C SAMs, IR homing
Guns: 2 single 100mm/56 cal main guns, 22 km; four manual dual 37 mm AAA, 8.5 km; (544 only has one French-made compact 100 mm main gun and 2 dual 37 mm AAA)
A/S Mortars: 2 Type 62 5-tubed fix launchers
Depth Charges: 2 or 4 Type 81 ASW RL, 2 DC racks
Aviation: (544 only) aft helicopter deck and hangar, one Harbin Z-9 helicopter